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... directed entirely to truths of an extrinsic kind , —that is , to such as do not exert any influence either on the moral condition of the individual , or on his relations to other sentient beings . They may exist in an eminent degree in ...
... directed entirely to truths of an extrinsic kind , —that is , to such as do not exert any influence either on the moral condition of the individual , or on his relations to other sentient beings . They may exist in an eminent degree in ...
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... directed to his actions , as the external phenomena by which we judge of his internal principles . It is familiar to every one , however , that the same action may proceed from very different motives , and that , when we have the means ...
... directed to his actions , as the external phenomena by which we judge of his internal principles . It is familiar to every one , however , that the same action may proceed from very different motives , and that , when we have the means ...
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... directed to certain prin- ciples by which the determination is actually decided , either according to the desire or affection which is present to the mind , or in opposition to it . This brings us to a subject of the utmost practical im ...
... directed to certain prin- ciples by which the determination is actually decided , either according to the desire or affection which is present to the mind , or in opposition to it . This brings us to a subject of the utmost practical im ...
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... directed . It may be seen in the man who seeks to excel his associates in the gayety of his apparel , the splendour of his equipage , or the luxury of his table . It is found in him whose proud distinction is to be the most fearless ...
... directed . It may be seen in the man who seeks to excel his associates in the gayety of his apparel , the splendour of his equipage , or the luxury of his table . It is found in him whose proud distinction is to be the most fearless ...
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... directed , therefore , the desire of appro- bation may be the attribute either of a virtuous or a perverted mind . But it is a principle which , in general , we expect to find operating , in every well regulated mind , under certain ...
... directed , therefore , the desire of appro- bation may be the attribute either of a virtuous or a perverted mind . But it is a principle which , in general , we expect to find operating , in every well regulated mind , under certain ...
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Page 96 - For now we see through a glass darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
Page 130 - For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves ; which show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another ;) in the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my Gospel.
Page 95 - Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge ; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity...
Page 135 - He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see?
Page 130 - For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
Page 136 - Nevertheless, he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
Page 145 - And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient...
Page 157 - the doing good to mankind, in obedience to the will of God, and for the sake of everlasting happiness.
Page 118 - B., without degrading me. I think you know Moore. Pray assure him that I have not the smallest influence over Lord Byron, in this particular, and if I had, I certainly should employ it to eradicate from his great mind the delusions of Christianity, which, in spite of his reason, seem perpetually to recur, and to lay in ambush for the hours of sickness and distress.
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